Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in East Farleigh
Drone roof surveys in East Farleigh, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older roofs in small places like East Farleigh can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the loft space where it’s safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Farleigh
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. We check the airspace for your address before the visit. We will tell you if another approach would work better. If you’re worried about flashings that have come away and outlets choked with leaves and silt, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like East Farleigh may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- East Farleigh (ME15, ME16)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Drone roof surveys in East Farleigh: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as East Farleigh Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see from the air or with a thermal camera. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4 miles east, show how far back building around East Farleigh goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide drone roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in East Farleigh. Across Kent, we cover East Farleigh and the places around it.
We work across ME15 and ME16 for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close, and we cover them all. East Farleigh is on the B2010, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
What’s near East Farleigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in East Farleigh itself: East Farleigh station. Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near East Farleigh include Boxley Hills.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. In a small place like East Farleigh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
Valleys and parapet gutters are hidden from the street. A drone shows linings, joints and build-ups of debris.
Large commercial roofs
Big roofs on offices, warehouses and units take time to inspect. A drone photographs the whole surface methodically, so nothing is skipped.
Prices for drone roof surveys in East Farleigh
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- The underside of the roof (that needs an inside check)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
FAQs for East Farleigh
Does a conservation area affect roof work in East Farleigh?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is East Farleigh within the area you cover?
Yes. East Farleigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Can a drone see inside my loft?
No. The drone photographs the outer surfaces, but it cannot see under the coverings. Where there is safe access, we check the loft space from inside.
Does the weather affect a drone survey?
The conditions on the day decide whether a flight goes ahead. Strong wind and heavy rain both rule out flying. If the weather turns, we will discuss another date.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.